Samsung Exynos 2600 debuts with 2nm GAA and big AI gains
Samsung unveils the Exynos 2600, the first 2nm GAA mobile chip: 10-core CPU, Xclipse 960 GPU, stronger NPU and cooler thermals to challenge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
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Apple's budget MacBook with A19 Pro: price and launch
Reports suggest Apple is building a budget MacBook powered by an A19 Pro chip, targeting sub-$999 pricing, 12.9-inch display, and a 2025–2026 launch window.
THEQUICKSHOT II returns: classic QuickShot joystick, USB-A
Retro Games brings back QuickShot II as THEQUICKSHOT II: a USB-A joystick with microswitches, auto-fire and 6 extra buttons. Launches Jan 30, 2026 at £29.99
ChatGPT meets Apple Music: previews, playlists, discovery
Explore how ChatGPT's Apple Music integration lets you discover songs, build mood-based playlists, and play audio previews for finding tracks you can't name.
Samsung to build Intel 8 nm chipsets for Nova Lake PCH
Intel is outsourcing 900-series PCH to Samsung Foundry's 8 nm, kicking off with the Z990. Expect lower power and mass production next year ahead of Nova Lake.
Apple's 24-inch OLED iMac reportedly coming as soon as 2027
Apple is developing a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, targeting 600 nits and 218 ppi. Samsung and LG panels are in play; launch expected around 2027-2028.
Android 16 QPR3 adds live location indicator for privacy
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 brings a status bar location indicator to Pixel phones, boosting privacy with real-time app tracking and quick permission controls.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra debuts early with Leica co-designed cameras
Xiaomi confirms the 17 Ultra with Leica co-designed cameras: a next-gen 1-inch sensor, APO telephoto, and improved low-light. China first, global tease at MWC.
Portable PlayStation 6 rumors: SDK signals PS6 handheld
Insider reports say Sony is prepping multiple PS6 variants, with SDK power-saver defaults and 8-thread guidance hinting at a portable PlayStation 6 handheld.
Google News adds audio summaries with a new Listen tab
Google News debuts audio summaries with a new Listen tab, full player controls, and linked sources. Available in the US now; switch region to access elsewhere.
LG Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at CES 2026
Discover LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system debuting at CES 2026, featuring Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a soundbar, wireless speakers and smart tuning.
Apple overhauls iOS and App Store in Japan under MSCA
Apple updates iOS 26.2 and App Store in Japan to comply with MSCA: new default choices, alternative app stores and payments, lower fees, safeguards for minors.
OnePlus Watch Lite debuts: bright AMOLED, 10-day battery
Discover OnePlus Watch Lite: 1.46-inch AMOLED at 3000 nits, sapphire glass, 10-day battery, dual-phone pairing, health tracking. €159/£159 in Europe and the UK.
Exynos 2600 on 2 nm GAA: specs leak and AMD JUNO GPU
New leak details Samsung's Exynos 2600 on a 2 nm GAA process: 10-core CPU up to 3.8 GHz and an AMD JUNO GPU with Vulkan 1.3 support. Launch rumored in January.
OnePlus 15R in India: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, IP69, ₹47,999
OnePlus 15R launches in India at ₹47,999 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6.83-inch 165 Hz display, 7,400 mAh battery, 80 W charging, OxygenOS 16 and IP66/68/69.
Intel lights up High-NA EUV with ASML EXE:5200B for 14A node
Intel activates the first commercial High-NA EUV tool—ASML Twinscan EXE:5200B—to develop the 14A process, promising 8 nm resolution, 175 wph throughput, and simpler design rules.
Most data centers run outside ASHRAE climate specs globally
New analysis: nearly 7,000 of 8,808 data centers run outside ASHRAE's 18-27 C range. Economics drive siting, boosting cooling costs and heat risks through 2040.
NVIDIA may slash RTX 50 GPU output in 2026 amid DRAM crunch
NVIDIA may cut RTX 50-series GPU output in 2026 amid a DRAM shortage; Blackwell gaming shipments could drop 40% in Q1, squeezing supply for PC builders.
Omnivision’s single‑chip LCOS display to revive AR glasses
Omnivision unveils a single-chip LCOS display for AR glasses, 1632×1536 at up to 90 Hz, cutting power draw to extend battery life and enable all-day wear.
Samsung to gain as DRAM and NAND prices surge, profits up
Rising DRAM and NAND prices boost Samsung and SK hynix profits, reshaping smartphones and laptops. Expect tight supply, higher BOM share, and shipment risks.